Durango Daybreak Rotary Talk, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Dan Parkinson, volunteer observer and advocate, Southwest Colorado BHA will talk about domestic sheep impact on bighorns. Details: Call 799-7341 or email durangodaybreakrotary@gmail.com.
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Durango/La Plata County Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave. Free, no RSVP. First, third and fifth Wednesday of each month. Caregivers meet to learn from each other. Details: Email cajunmc@gmail.com, call (301) 706-6636 or visit www.alz.org/co.
Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Laurie Sigilito will discuss local news. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.
100+ for the Earth, 5:15 p.m. for socializing/6 p.m. meeting starts, Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave. $100/voting individual, $10 for students, guest are free. First Quarter one-hour meetings, learn about environmental nonprofits in Southwest Colorado and make collective donation. Details: Visit 100fortheearth.org or email 100fortheearth@gmail.com.
Durango Dementia Coalition Office Hours, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. Durango Dementia Coalition will staff a table the fourth Thursday of every month providing information/resources regarding dementia. No registration – drop in during the hours. Details: Contact Kim: (505) 634-8638, durangodementiacoalition@gmail.com or durangodementiacoalition.org.
Managing Uncertainty & Fear of Recurrence – Tools for Cancer Patients, 4:45-6:45 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Ste. C. Free. Presentation followed by an interactive roundtable discussion and Q&A, with time to connect with others. Details: Call 403-3711, email hope@cancersupportswco.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/bp4wjtfr.
Trout Tales and Tying, 5:30 p.m., 1560 East Second Ave. Free. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/3yc75d3c.
No Secret Police in Durango Petition Organizing Committee, 5:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. Meeting for petition drive volunteers to have Durango bar law enforcement from hiding their identity. Details: Contact Mick Souder, 560-0072 or micksouder@yahoo.com.
Learn more about Plastics Recycling, 6-8 p.m., Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. Free. A short documentary followed by three guest speakers with time for Q&A. Details: Email 56pollak@gmail.com.
Spanish Conversation Hour, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218.
Ranger outdoor series: Outdoor first aid, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. All ages. Three weeks (Jan. 22, 29 and Feb. 5) of outdoor education. We will discuss lightning safety, CPR, shock, bandaging, splinting, head- and cold-related illness and more. This is a must for anyone who goes back into the Colorado outback.
47th annual Snowdown celebration, various times and venues. Details: Visit https://snowdown.org.
Bloodmobile, 12:30-3 p.m., Allen Theatres, 900 Trans-Lux Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Snowdown Murder Mystery Event “Shadows Over Statehood,” 4 p.m., The Gable House Bed & Breakfast, 805 East Fifth Ave. Details: Call 247-4982, emails gablehousebnb@gmail.com or visit https://www.durangobedandbreakfast.com.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Colorado Quickdraw: Sketch Contest, noon-2 p.m., Blue Rain Gallery, 934 Main Ave., Unit B. Free. 10-minute Colorado sketch challenge during Snowdown. Free, all ages, prizes included. Details: https://tinyurl.com/5bs6webm.
Snowdown Euchre Tournament, 11 a.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. Free. Double elimination partners (blind draw) tournament. Prizes for top three teams. Costume prizes also! Registration 10-11 am. Details: Call Joe Zuber, 259-1375.
Third Annual Hamster Derby, 2 p.m., Creature Comforts Centennial Center, 305 South Camino del Rio. Free admission, VIP Seats available for purchase. Benefiting La Plata County Humane Society. Free, family-friendly fun, optional VIP perks at Creature Comforts. Details: lpchs.org/hamster.
Snowdown 2026 Beer Dinner: Uniquely Colorado, 5 and 7:30 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. $85/person. Details: Visit www.carverbrewing.com.
Sunnyside Book Club, 5:30-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218. Free. This month’s selection is “The Palisades,” by Gail Lynn Hanson. All are welcome.
Eighth Grade Family Night, 6-7:30 p.m., Durango High School, 2390 Main Ave. Free. Details: Call 259-1630.
Snowdown 2026 Beer Dinner: Uniquely Colorado, 5 and 7:30 p.m., Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. $85/person. Details: Visit www.carverbrewing.com.
Rotary Club of Durango meeting, 6-7 p.m., Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Free. Mick Souder explains how progressive degradation of systems – especially digital platforms – is affecting modern life. Details: Email Mtnman16@gmail.com.
Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Clancy Dickson Community Engagement Specialist. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.
Women of 5RTU – Fly Tying, 5:30 p.m., EsoTerra, 585 Main Ave. Free Details: Email Sarah Clark at clark.coaching@outlook.com.
Ranger outdoor series: Outdoor first aid, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. All ages. Three weeks (Jan. 22, 29 and Feb. 5) of outdoor education. We will discuss lightning safety, CPR, shock, bandaging, splinting, head- and cold-related illness and more. This is a must for anyone who goes back into the Colorado outback.
Bloodmobile, 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, 785 Main Ave. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Pete Giuliani Band, 4 p.m., El Rancho Tavern, 975 Main Ave.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or at vitalant.org.
Veterans Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Durango VFW, 1550 Main Ave. Free to $9 based on military service. Blue Star Moms invite parents of military children to a free breakfast. Details: Visit BlueStarMomsofDurango.org.
Friends of the Southwest La Plata Library District Soup-er Bowl Fund-day Fundraiser, 2-5 p.m., Breen Community Building, 15300 CO-140, Hesperus. $25/person. Soups, breads, desserts, silent auction. Details: Visit www.swlplibrarydistrict.org, email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 425-5610, ext. 1.
Durango Daybreak Rotary Meeting, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Austin DiVesta, avalanche forecaster, Colorado Avalanche Information Center, will speak. Details: Visit durangodaybreakrotary.org.
Coffee with Chris and the Ignacio Chamber of Commerce, 8 a.m., Sky Ute Casino, 14324 Hwy 172 N., Ignacio. Free. Join LPEA CEO Chris Hansen with the Ignacio Chamber of Commerce for coffee and conversation. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/mr32tmau.
Ignacio High School Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 315 Becker St., Ignacio. Public welcome. Check-in through the office. Located in the gym. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Monthly business meeting. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.
100 Women Who Care La Plata, 5:15-7 p.m., Zia North, 2977 Main Ave. Free. A group of women making a positive impact on the community through collective giving. Details: https://www.100womenwhocarelaplata.com.
Ranger outdoor series: Outdoor first aid, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. All ages. Three weeks (Jan. 22, 29 and Feb. 5) of outdoor education. We will discuss lightning safety, CPR, shock, bandaging, splinting, heat- and cold-related illness and more. This is a must for anyone who goes back into the Colorado outback.
Art Opening by Kelly Lewis and live music by Wabi Sabi, 6-8 p.m., The Light Box at Stillwater Music, 1316 Main Ave. Free. Details: Visit https://tinyurl.com/344bhjht.
10th Harry Harwick Course on Healthcare Administration, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m., online. Registration: $75. Discussion: Navigating Transformation – Sustaining culture. Details and registration: https://go.evvnt.com/3381980-0?pid=4975.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Professional Building, 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Fort Lewis College Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Student Union Building, Vallecito Room #103, 1000 Rim Drive. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Durango Fall Prevention, noon-1 p.m., Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave. $480. 12-week fitness class to enhance balance, stability and mobility. Details: Call 403-2580, email info@durangofallprevention.com or visit durangofallprevention.com.
Durango Daybreak Rotary Meeting, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Durango Police Chief Brice Current, Fire Chief Randy Black & Katie Fox will speak. Details: Visit durangodaybreakrotary.org.
Blood Drive-Stoneage, Inc., 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 466 South Sky Lane Drive (bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Hutton Broadcasting Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Tom Garcia – producing custom art framing. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.
Hope Network – All Cancer Support, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Ste. C. Free. Connect with others living with and beyond cancer for shared support in a compassionate space. Details: Call 403-3711, email hope@cancersupportswco.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/2ad87hfk.
Ranger outdoor series: Basic tracking and wildlife behavior, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.
Fresh Bits Open Mic, 6:30 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. Free. Stand up open mic comedy, sign up online to perform. All are welcome. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Mountainfilm & High Desert DEVO Silent Auction, 5:30 p.m., Mancos Opera House, 136 West Grand Ave., Mancos. $20. World class Mountainfilm documentaries and silent auction fundraiser for High Desert DEVO youth cycling organization. Tickets: Visit www.highdesertdevo.org. for tickets. Questions: Email Ed at ewhritner@highdesertdevo.org.
Merely Players presents “Silent Sky,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Tickets and details: Visit www.merelyplayers.org.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Merely Players presents “Silent Sky,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Tickets and details: Visit www.merelyplayers.org.
Valentine’s Day Hot Jazz Dance, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Hall, 878 East Second Ave. $15 at the door. Nuages Du Desert performs gypsy jazz, The Great American Songbook and French café music. Details: Visit www.nuagesdurango.com.
Merely Players presents “Silent Sky,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Tickets and details: Visit www.merelyplayers.org.
Ignacio Community Library Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 470 Goddard Ave. (bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Merely Players presents “Silent Sky,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Tickets and details: Visit www.merelyplayers.org.
City of Durango Blood Drive, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Durango Recreation/Community Center, 2700 Main Ave. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Durango Motor Co. Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 1200 Carbon Junction (bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Dave Albrechta from Aspen Grove Integrated Law. Details: www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.
Ranger outdoor series, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. All ages. Backpacking safety, outdoor etiquette and the proper equipment.
Merely Players presents “Silent Sky,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Tickets and details: Visit www.merelyplayers.org.
Allen Theatre Blood Drive, 1-4:30 p.m., 900 Trans-Lux Drive (bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Merely Players presents “Silent Sky,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Tickets and details: Visit www.merelyplayers.org.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Merely Players presents “Silent Sky,” 7 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Tickets and details: Visit www.merelyplayers.org.
Merely Players presents “Silent Sky,” 2 p.m., Merely Underground, 789 Tech Center Drive. $33-$35. Tickets and details: Visit www.merelyplayers.org.
Durango Daybreak Rotary Meeting, 7 a.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Laine Johnson Guided Walking Tours of Downtown Durango will speak. Details: Visit durangodaybreakrotary.org.
Nourishing the Liver: A Path to Healthier Digestion, 4:30-7 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Ste. C. Free. An approachable workshop exploring the role the liver plays in digestive health and overall well-being. Details: Call 403-3711, email hope@cancersupportswco.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/2x35uwtj.
Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Kristen Johnston – owner of Nourish. Details: www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.
Ranger outdoor series, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Free. All ages. Backpacking safety, outdoor etiquette and the proper equipment.
Allen Theatre Blood Drive, 1-4:30 p.m., 900 Trans-Lux Drive (bloodmobile). To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Power to Act Dignity First Dinner, 6-8 p.m., Fort Lewis College Ballroom, 1000 Rim Drive. Early bird ticket: $45 and multi-guest discount: $40. A fundraiser to strengthen the mission of Power to Act, serving women locally and globally. Tickets and details: Visit www.powertoact.org.
Durango Community Blood Drive, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1970 East Third Ave., Suite 107. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant: (877) 258-4825 or vitalant.org.
Bayfield Pie Auction, 5:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 2011 Bayfield Parkway, Bayfield. Free. Pie auction; free chili dinner with live music. Proceeds benefit Pine River Valley Heritage Museum. Details: Contact Curt Brown, (612) 720-4778 or curtbrown1960@gmail.com.
Kiwanis Club of Durango Weekly Meeting, noon, TBK Bank Community Room, 259 W. Ninth St. Details: Visit www.kiwanisclubofdurango.org.
Envisioning a Changing DurangoScape, 5:30-8 p.m., DoubleTree Hilton, 501 Camino del Rio. $30 for Durango Botanic Garden members, $50 for nonmembers. Challenges facing our urban forest from climate change and rapid development. Tickets and details: Visit https://www.durangoscape.org.
Hope Network – All Cancer Support, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Ste. C. Free. Connect with others living with and beyond cancer for shared support in a compassionate space. Details: Call 403-3711, email hope@cancersupportswco.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/bdhp5x5r.
Fresh Bits Open Mic, 6:30 p.m., The Subterrain, 900 Main Ave., Suite F, entrance on Ninth Street. Free. Stand up open mic comedy, sign up online to perform. All are welcome. Details: thesubterraindurango.com.
Hope Network – All Cancer Support, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 1701 Main Ave., Ste. C. Free. Connect with others living with and beyond cancer for shared support in a compassionate space. Details: Call 403-3711, email hope@cancersupportswco.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/2nnv3dss.
Durango Wine Experience, 4-6:30 p.m., downtown Durango. $85 for single ticket. Explore hundreds of wines featured with light appetizers at multiple downtown Durango locations. Details: Visit https://durangowine.com/events.
Durango Wine Experience, 3-6 p.m., Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave. $120 for single ticket. Features hundreds of wines and spirits along with Durango restaurants showcasing their cuisine. Details: Visit https://durangowine.com/events.
Rise and Vibes, Tico Time River Resort, 20 Road 2050, Aztec. Day pass is $50, weekend entry pass is $200. Live reggae music. Details: Call 903-0681 or visit https://riseandvibes.com.
West Slope Startup Week, times vary, downtown Durango. Free. Weeklong event for rural entrepreneurs and community leaders. Details: https://westslopestartupweek.com.
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